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Decypher.

Mr. Blunt, (Canton).

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(WIRELESS)

4th January, 1939.

4th January, 1939.

R.

4.15 p.m.

4th January, 1939.

No. 2.

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IMPORTANT.

Hongkong telegram No. 6 to Secretary of State for the

Colonies.

May I concur? May I repeat "he gives twice who gives quickly"?. The Japanese authorities for some reason seem anxious for agreement before January 15th. Gesture is

important, Details can be left to local negotiations.

Addressed to Foreign Office No. 2 January 4th;

repeated to British Embassy Shanghai No. 2, Governor Hongkong No. 5, Commander-in-Chief No. 3 and Tokyo No. 1.